Cooling Off
It’s summer and that means two things – hot weather and increased sales of cooling parts.
Specialty Chemicals
The fastest growing product category in the aftermarket today is specialty chemicals.
Antilock Brake System
Antilock brake systems have been around since the mid-1980s and are now offered as standard equipment or as an option on most vehicle makes and models.
Selling the Complete Lube, Oil and Filter Job
Maintenance is the key to longevity. Your mother knew what she was talking about when she nagged you to brush your teeth after every meal. And to eat your vegetables. And to change your underwear daily whether you thought it was necessary or not. She knew that if you took good care of yourself, you’d
Making the Grade: Annual ASE P2 Test Prep
In this month’s issue, we mostly only address the technical aspects of the test. But there are other questions that deal with other areas such as sales, communication and inventory management. To help you, read on about certain areas you should know.
Combustion Barriers Piston Rings are Critical to Engine Health
With regular oil and filter changes, many engines now go 150,000 miles or more without developing an appetite for oil – and that’s been a real challenge for engine parts suppliers and distributors.
Prevention is Always Cooler than the Cure
Whether a vehicle is powered by a gasoline engine or a diesel engine, they both need a cooling system to keep the engine from overheating. Almost a third of the energy thats released in the combustion chamber is absorbed by the engine and cooling system as waste heat. Its enough BTUs (British Thermal Units) to
Parts Delivery and its Costs
Let’s be objective. Traditional jobbers spend lots of money delivering parts to independent shop owners. But too often, jobbers are spending more money than they might think.
ASE P2 Test Prep: Cooling System
Information to help parts professonals pass the ASE P2 test.